Bone
Teriparatide
PTH 1-34 / Forteo
- Peptide length
- 34 amino acids
Recombinant PTH (1–34)
Research contextDefined therapeutic evidence
Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.
The N-terminal fragment of parathyroid hormone, with randomized fracture-prevention evidence in osteoporosis.
- Family
- Parathyroid hormone fragment
- Research frame
- PTH type 1 receptor
- Molecular format
- Recombinant PTH (1–34)
Read the evidence
Fracture outcomes, bone-density changes and biochemical markers answer different questions. Use the current product label for eligibility and duration restrictions.
Resolve the identity
Teriparatide is PTH (1–34), not full-length PTH and not the PTHrP-derived analog abaloparatide.